SC403
6A EcoSpeedTM Integrated FET
Regulator with Programmable LDO
POWER MANAGEMENT
Features
Description
Power System:
The SC403 is a stand-alone synchronous EcoSpeedTM buck
power supply which incorporates Semtech’s advanced
patent-pending adaptive on-time control architecture to
provide excellent light-load efficiency and fast transient
response. It features integrated power MOSFETs, a boot-
strap switch, and a programmable LDO in a 5x5mm
package. The device is highly efficient and uses minimal
PCB area.
• Input voltage — 3V to 28V
• Internal or external bias voltage — 3V to 5V
• Integrated bootstrap switch
• Programmable LDO output — 200mA
• 1% reference tolerance -40 to +85 °C
• EcoSpeedTM architecture with pseudo-fixed
frequency adaptive on-time control
Logic Input/Output Control:
The SC403 supports using standard capacitor types such
as electrolytic or special polymer, in addition to ceramic, at
switching frequencies up to 1MHz. The programmable
frequency, synchronous operation, and selectable power-
save provide high efficiency operation over a wide load
range.
• Independent control EN for LDO and switcher
• Programmable VIN UVLO threshold
• Power good output
• Selectable ultrasonic power save mode
• Programmable soft start time
Protections:
• Over-voltage and under-voltage
• TC compensated RDS(ON) sensed current limit
• Thermal shutdown
Additional features include a programmable soft-start,
programmable cycle-by-cycle over-current limit protec-
tion, under and over-voltage protections, soft shutdown,
and selectable power-save. The device also provides sep-
arate enable inputs for the PWM controller and LDO as
well as a power good output for the PWM controller.
Any ESR — SP, POSCAP, OSCON, and ceramic capacitors
Package:
• Lead-free package — 5x5mm, 32-pin MLPQ
• Fully RoHS/WEEE compliant and halogen free
The wide input and bias voltage ranges, programmable
frequency, and programmable LDO make the device
extremely flexible and easy to use in a broad range of
applications. The SC402 can be used in server computers
and single cell or multi-cell battery systems in addition to
traditional DC power supply applications.
Applications
Office automation and computing
Networking and telecommunication equipment
Point of load power supplies and module replacement
Typical Application Circuit
ENABLE/PSAVE
RILIM
LXS
ENL
TON
ENABLE LDO
RTON
PGOOD
VOUT
PGOOD
VOUT
10Ω
VDD
VEXT/LDO
L1
LX
SC403
1µF
CSOFT
COUT
+
RFB1
RFB2
SS
BST
FB
VIN
VIN
CIN
CBST
© 2010 Semtech Corporation
June 30, 2010
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